• Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 3,570 m

 • Elevation (ft): 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft

 • Distance: 8 km

 • Hiking Time: 3-5 hours

 • Habitat: Forest and Moorland

In the morning, you will leave the Miriakamba Hut behind and follow a steep track with wooden steps upwards. Due to the gain in height, it will be noticeably cooler than the previous day and due to this the hike will seem to get easier. The clouds also often hang in the rainforest and dip the lush vegetation in a moody atmosphere. Dinner and overnight at saddle hut

 • Elevation (m): 3,570 m to 4,565m to 2,514m

 • Elevation (ft): 14,977ft to 11,712 ft to 8,250ft

 • Distance: 5 km up 13 km down

 • Hiking Time: 10 – 12 hours

 • Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.

After an early start with tea and biscuits you will leave for the summit at 02:00 hrs By torchlight you will follow the trail through bush land to the so-called Rhino Point (3821m) in which the path turns into a little more challenging trek with occasional light climbs. You will follow the north ridge to the summit on which you walk on ground alternating between lava ash and rock. After approx 4 - 5 hours you will have the summit and the Tanzanian flag in your sights. From the summit you will be able to enjoy the sun rising above Kilimanjaro and the fantastic view of Mount Meru’s crater with its steep sides and the “Ash Cone” in the middle. The descent follows the same route back to Saddle Hut (3550m) where you will take a well-deserved long break and recuperate with hot soup and tea. Once refreshed you will continue with the descent. During the early afternoon, you will reach Miriakamba Hut (2500m) - tired but happy. At this hut, you can relax and think about the last stage that you have completed. Evening meal and ernight stay at Miriakamba Hut (2500m). Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner 

 • Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 1,500 m to 1,387 m

 • Elevation (ft): 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft to 4,921ft

 • Distance: 10 km

 • Hiking time: 2-4 hours

 • Habitat: Montane Forest

After breakfast you will follow a 2 - 3 hour trek over the so-called ‘Northern Route’ back to Momella Gate. The descent is shorter than the ascent but there is still the chance to see elephants, buffalos, giraffes as well as the black and white columbus monkeys. At the gate you will say farewell to your hiking crew and your driver will take you back to Arusha.